Question

Pregnant or not?

I was on birth control irregularly from March 13 until around the 12th of April and I skipped the sugar pills to keep me from having a period in April but I still started my period April 5th. I got married April 9th and we started TTC immediately. I should have ovulated (according the 1st day of last period being April 5th) on April 19th, and we did TTC that night! I started having symptoms almost 2 wks ago (cramping, sore breasts, frequent urination, fatigue, headaches, low back/tailbone pain) and I am now 6 days late getting my period. I've taken several HPT's and they are all negative. Dr. says I should wait another week and that even if I get a positive, they won't see me until I'm 8-12 weeks along!! I'm wondering if the BC has my cycle messed up or if I really could be pregnant??

Mom Answers

It could be either, I would give it a little more time like doc said and test again in a week. My OB didnt see me until after I had my first UltraSound. I did have an appointment at 8 weeks and they did a urine dip to make sure I tested positive and checked blood but that was the nurse not the doctor.
you could be pregnant or your body could just be getting adjusted from being on BC, good luck to you

My best guess is that your body may still be a little wonky getting back to a hormonal equilibrium after birth control. It may take your body some time to catch up to not having artificial progestrone. Any time you get off a hormonal birth control it's basically like getting to know and re-establish your cycle all over again, so it may be a good time to take a deep breath, take notes on your observations for a few cycles and to not get too stressed until a pattern starts to emerge. If you're trying to get pregnant fast and have a healthy pregnancy, you should try this book from http://pregnancyhours.com and this is just my best guess after lots of reading and dr. appointments of my own...I hope its a little helpful or comforting. Best of luck!

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